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Purpose of Policy

Applicability

This policy applies to all Southeastern faculty, staff, students and visitors to campus.

Policy Procedure

Safety

Southeastern encourages the safe operation of bicycles on and around the campus. Individuals
who ride personal bicycles on campus are required to ensure that the bike is in proper
operating condition (e.g. tires inflated properly, brakes and steering work properly,
appropriate reflectors are in place, that lights are used at night, etc.), and adhere
to all the rules of the road as required by the Louisiana State Statutes. It is strongly
recommended riders also wear a bicycle helmet for their safety.

Registration

The University requires that every bicycle parked or stored on an approved campus
bicycle rack be registered with the Office of Transportation Services. Mandatory registration
helps the University gather data to determine if there are adequate bike racks and
rack locations on campus. Registration is also the best way to help recover a bicycle
in the event it is lost or stolen. This requirement applies regardless of whether
the owner is a student, faculty, staff, or visitor to the University. The bicycle
registration is at no cost. Failure to register a bicycle may result in a $15 unregistered
bicycle citation if parked on campus. Bicycle operators should register their bicycle
at the Transportation Services Office located in Pride Hall, 1301 SGA Drive. Any individual
with questions regarding the bicycle registration process may call 985-549- 5695.

Operation

All persons operating a bicycle on campus property must adhere to all Louisiana State
Statutes, University Policies and must follow all traffic control devices. Bicycle
use is prohibited at the Student Union Mall, Library Breezeway, Parking Garage, Tennis
courts, Track Facility, and all construction areas. At no time are bicycles allowed
to be brought inside a campus building without prior approval from the Building Coordinator.
Recreational use including but not limited to tricks, racing, or other stunts is strictly
prohibited and a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Bicycles are permitted
on all roadways and sidewalks, with the exception of times when there is heavy pedestrian
traffic on sidewalks and pathways. Bicyclists must dismount in times of heavy pedestrian
traffic (when sidewalks and pathways are congested such as class change). The pedestrian
tunnel, located by the Pennington Activity Center, is also a dismount zone. Bicyclists
shall dismount completely and walk their bicycles through the tunnel. Bicyclists are
encouraged to dismount at all crosswalks. Any individual may report unsafe bicycle
use to the University Police Department by calling 985-549-2222.

Parking and Securing

Bicycles must be secured to an approved bicycle rack. Any bicycle found to be secured
to any railing, sign, fence, garbage can, bench, tree, post, or unapproved fixture
will be subject to a $25 citation. In an effort to allow fair access to bicycle racks
and to maintain a clean campus environment, all bicycles deemed abandoned will be
confiscated. A bicycle shall be deemed abandoned if it is in a state of disrepair
as to be incapable of being operated in its present condition and/or has not been
moved or used in more than 60 days and bears physical indication of having been deserted.
This can include, but not be limited to; excessive rust, rust on chain, seat and handlebars
coated in dirt or dust, and/or flat tires.

Confiscated abandoned bicycles will be stored on campus for approximately 60 days.
While stored, a confiscated bicycle may be returned to the owner having proof of ownership.
After 60 days, confiscated bicycles are transferred to the Louisiana Property Assistance
Agency and sold at auction.